Re: Shovelling The walks
Posted by:
ffxn8v
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Date: January 17, 2008 09:18PM
Rocky Wrote:
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> From FairfaxCounty.gov:
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>
> Who is responsible for clearing snow from the
> sidewalks in my neighborhood?
>
> Neither the Virginia Department of Transportation
> nor Fairfax County clears snow and ice from public
> walkways (sidewalks and trails). While not legally
> obligated, citizens and businesses are asked to
> help keep sidewalks safe. They should, as soon as
> feasible, clear snow off the sidewalks in front of
> their property so that all pedestrians, especially
> school children, those with disabilities, and the
> elderly, may walk securely.
>
> Homeowner associations may require members of
> their communities to clear walkways abutting their
> property. Please contact your association or
> property manager for further information.
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Mostly corect, Even in an HOA, I would have NO legal obligation to clear the sidewalks, as the HOA cannot by law, cover property thatis not theirs.
If the rights and docs run witht he land when roads were conveyed, then possibly so - But as a rule, no.